Your First 2 Minutes
What to expect when you click "Talk" for the first time
You can't do this wrong. There's no test, no grade, no perfect way to start. The character will greet you and guide the conversation naturally.
- "Hi, I'm [your name]. Can you help me practice?"
- "This is my first time. I'm a bit nervous."
- "I want to practice ordering food."
- "Let's just have a conversation about your day."
What happens next: The character responds naturally, asks follow-up questions, and adapts to your level. If you make a mistake, they might correct you or just keep the conversation flowing—whatever helps you learn best.
These Aren't Scripted Lessons
Real conversations that adapt to you
Characters respond to what YOU say, not a script. Change topics, ask questions, make mistakes—they adapt in real time.
Each character has a distinct teaching style and specialty. Some are tough-love mentors, others gentle encouragers.
Characters remember key goals—but YOU prime them. Say: "Last time we practiced ordering food, let's continue."
Travel preparation? Business skills? Confidence building? Each character specializes in different real-world scenarios.
Fallback Languages Explained
Your safety net when you're stuck
What it means: Most characters can switch to English (or another language) when you're struggling. This is your safety net, not a crutch.
Default approach: Stay immersed in your target language. Use fallback only when genuinely stuck, then return to immersion.
- "Can you explain that in English?"
- "I don't understand. Help me in English."
- "Switch to English, please."
Which character has which fallback? Check the character directory for specific fallback details.
You Control Every Conversation
Exact phrases to steer your practice
"Let's talk about [X] instead."
"Can we practice ordering food?"
"I want to focus on past tense."
"Can you correct my mistakes?"
"Tell me when I say something wrong."
"What should I have said?"
"Más despacio, por favor"
"Can you speak slower?"
"Say that again, please."
"Gracias por la práctica. Hasta luego."
You can end abruptly, but graceful endings help character memory.
Character Memory
We remember, but YOU need to prime us
How it works: Characters remember key goals, topics you've practiced, and areas where you struggled. But memory isn't magic—you need to explicitly reference previous conversations.
Without priming: The conversation starts fresh. Still personalized to your level, but no continuity from past sessions.
With priming: The character picks up where you left off, builds on previous practice, and accelerates your progress.
Smart Practice Strategies
How to maximize your learning
Don't stick to one. Different personalities teach different skills. Mix beginner-friendly with challenging ones.
Struggling with past tense? Have strictly past tense conversations across characters until you master it.
Mexico trip next month? Practice taxi directions, restaurant ordering, hotel check-in before you go.
Order food 5 times with different characters. Each time you'll get faster, more natural, pick up new vocabulary.
Common Scenarios
Match your goals to the right characters
Practice travel phrases, local customs, and situational conversations with cultural bridge characters.
Learn formal register, business vocabulary, negotiation, and workplace communication with professional characters.
Start with patient, encouraging characters who focus on basic communication over perfection.
Master ordering, menu navigation, dietary needs, and food vocabulary in authentic contexts.
Navigate taxis, trains, buses, and asking for directions with confidence.
Practice prices, sizes, returns, and negotiations in markets and stores.
Learn flirting, dating vocabulary, and romantic expressions naturally.
Test your fluency under pressure with demanding characters and complex interactions.
Target specific grammar concepts like subjunctive, past tenses, or verb conjugations.
Ready to Start Speaking?
Choose a character and start your first conversation. No scripts, no pressure—just real practice that builds real confidence.